Einhell TE-JS18LI
Score: 72/100
Craftsman CMCS600B
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Craftsman V20 Cordless Jigsaw (CMCS600B) offers portable precision cutting with variable speeds up to 2,500 SPM and 3 orbital settings. It is a lightweight, affordable option for DIY homeowners and light professionals, though the sensitive trigger and fiddly bevel lever are notable drawbacks. It is best suited for curved or straight cuts in plywood and trim work.
The Einhell TE-JS 18 Li is an 18V cordless jigsaw designed for DIY enthusiasts, featuring a brush motor with a maximum idle speed of 2400 strokes per minute. It offers switchable pendulum action for varied cutting speeds, toolless blade changes, and compatibility with the Power X-Change battery ecosystem. The tool is marketed as a lightweight, portable solution for home repairs and craftwork, emphasizing safety features and splinter-free cutting guides.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,400 SPM | 2,500 SPMbest | |
25.4 mmbest | 19.05 mm | |
18 V | 20 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.75 kgbest | 2.16 kg |
45 degreesbest | 45 degreesbest | |
3 positionsbest | 3 positionsbest | |
80 mmbest | — | |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Max Speed (SPM) (SPM) | 2400 SPM | 2500 SPM |
Stroke Length (mm) | 25.4 mm | 19.05 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Change System | Toolless | Tool-free |
Ergonomics & Build(1) | ||
Tool Weight (kg) | 1.75 kg | 2.16 kg |
Support & Reliability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | years | 3 years |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Voltage (V) | 18 V | 20 V |
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Professional reviewers highlight the CMCS650 brushless model as a significant upgrade, noting its speed and runtime, but consistently note that the bevel lever is fiddly and the tool lacks the vibration dampening of heavier competitors.
Everyday users praise the tool's surprising power for DIY projects and long battery life, but recurring complaints focus on the sensitive trigger and painful bevel adjuster mechanism.
“Surprisingly powerful for DIY-3 orbital settings make wood cuts fly without binding”
“Cuts plywood/metal like butter at full speed”
“Trigger too sensitive-hard to maintain slow speeds for detail work”
